May 23, 2023
Research finds environment matters for rejuvenating stem cell activityNew research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
September 3, 2020
Coaxing single stem cells into specialized cellsNew gel deposition technique developed at UIC
June 11, 2020
Adult stem cell study shows fish oil may help with depressionUIC researchers use stem cells from adults with depression to test treatments
June 5, 2019
Recreating embryonic conditions at break sites can help bones heal fasterMechanical stress helps stem cells form new bone
May 24, 2019
New neurons form in the brain into the tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’sNeurogenesis may moderate effects of brain pathology
November 17, 2016
Blood-clotting receptor shown to have a role in normal stem cell differentiationPlays one role in mature cells; another during embryonic development
June 23, 2016
Starving stem cells may enable scientists to build better blood vesselsShift in metabolism pushes cells to differentiate
June 23, 2016
What are stem cells, and how do changes in their metabolism drive differentiation?Dr. Jalees Rehman talks about his latest research on stem cell metabolism.
January 25, 2016
Encapsulated human islet cells can normalize blood sugar levels in miceA step towards a cure for diabetes
September 16, 2015
UI Health validates cure for sickle cell in adultsChemotherapy-free treatment offers hope to adult patients